Trincomalee District Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in May.

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Trincomalee Nilaveli Uppuveli

Planning a journey to Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Trincomalee District in May

Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Trincomalee District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Trincomalee. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 50 mm (2 in) in Trincomalee.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Trincomalee typically receives 248 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Trincomalee District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Trincomalee District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Trincomalee)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April32°C (90°F) May34°C (93°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Trincomalee District in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Trincomalee District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Trincomalee District

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Trincomalee District (May)

Precipitation variation in Trincomalee District (May)

Trincomalee

In May Trincomalee generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
248 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
50 mm (2 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Nilaveli

In May Nilaveli generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
248 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Uppuveli

In May Uppuveli generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
248 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
52 mm (2 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Trincomalee District in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Trincomalee 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Nilaveli 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Uppuveli 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Trincomalee District weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in May?

In May, Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Trincomalee sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in May?

In Trincomalee, the average daytime high in May is 34°C (93°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka. Trincomalee averages only about 50 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka due to the typically tolerable weather in Trincomalee.

On average, the best time to visit Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka is in February with generally perfect weather in Trincomalee. The weather in May, June, July, August, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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